Skin Saviour: Pai Rosehip Oil

Have you tried Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil yet? It was featured in November 012 Cosmopolitan magazine and we were delighted to find out Inge van Lotringen, Cosmo’s Beauty Director, name this award-winning Pai Facial Oil one of her all time favourite Skin Saviours.

As head of the Cosmo Beauty Team Inge has tried and tested a lot of products, so to make it into her daily regime is no mean feat. Here’s what Cosmo says:

Cosmo’s Beauty Director swears by Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil. “[It] transforms dry, sensitised skin – I apply two drops every night.”

Winner of the Harper’s Bazaar ‘Best Organic Miracle Worker Award’, Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil is a huge hit with experts looking for instant effectiveness from their products.

Shop here: Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil (£20).

Sensitive Skin Saviours

As winter fast approaches, sensitive skin can suffer, with harsher weather and central heating to name only two common skin aggravators.  But fear not if you have sensitive skin, because there is a UK brand for you, and as UK brands go, they don’t get much better than this.

Pai Skincare is noted by beauty editors for being organic, handmade and boasting beautiful packaging. UK Soil Association certified, chemical free, cruelty free and suitable for vegans, this brand scores highly on all fronts. 

First, cleanse with the much loved Pai Camellia & Rose Organic Cleanser (£25) Our customers adore this product- check out our incredible reviews. Gentle yet effective, and complete with Muslin Cloth, this cleanser lifts away dirt and make up with ease leaving skin smooth and fresh. And yes, sensitive skin can use this too! 

Follow with a refreshing toner. Pai Lotus & Orange Blossom BioAffinity Toner (£30) is ideal for dry, sensitive and rosacea skin, whereas Pai Rice Plant & Rosemary BioAffinity Toner (£20) is more suited to combination and sensitive skin. These are alcohol free and should soothe, tone and hydrate.

There are 4 moisturisers to choose from depending on your skin type. My personal choice is Pai Geranium & Thistle Combination Skin Cream (£24), for combination skin. Light in texture, this moisturiser cools and calms my complexion.

If you are a fan of the serum skincare step too, or your skin is just in need of an extra hydration boost, then Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Oil (£20) is a must. With daily use, this natural serum conditions the skin, improving skin firmness, elasticity and suppleness.  Don’t forget your peepers either; treat them to Pai Echium Organic Eye Cream (£24) to regenerate and firm the delicate eye area.

And finally, carry a little bit of Pai Skincare with you with the perfect handbag companion, the Pai Bergamot Organic Lip Balm (£6) Apply as required to soften and protect dry, chapped lips.

Buy the range here: Pai Skincare

Pai Skincare in Easy Living

A sudden flare-up of rashes and adult acne led Sarah Brown to seek her own solutions. Her search resulted in the launch of now cult brand Pai Skincare – and a glowing complexion to boot.

Pai Chamomile & Rosehip Sensitive Skin Cream (£24) is a best-selling light moisturiser for sensitive & hyper-sensitive skin, rich in anti-oxidants and Omega 3 & 6 that soothe and protect. And the recently launched Pai Rosehip BioRegenerate Blend (£20) is the ideal treatment for sensitive skin; a natural serum that conditions the skin, improving skin firmness, elasticity and suppleness.

In a recent interview with Easy Living 'Difficult Skin Made Easy', Sarah focuses on Pai's sensitive skin mission and the infrequently discussed Urticaria condition. For those of you who’d like to hear her road to Pai, it goes as follows:

‘Until my mid-twenties, my skin was perfectly okay, then I woke up with red welts over it…dermatologists diagnosed urticaria’. Half an hour after taking the antihistamines I was prescribed the rash would go, but I developed highly sensitised skin and, when I tried different products to fix it, I ended up with spots. I realised I had to tackle the root cause of the problem’

‘I took weekend courses in cosmetic manufacture, then an advanced course over six months. What began as a hobby became an obsession, until at 30 I quit my PR job to develop my own plant-based, chemical-free range’.

‘Now I’ve finally achieved true skin confidence, and it’s really empowering. I know it’s hard to completely get rid of an allergy, but knowing what sets it off and staying calm means I can control it’.

Pai Skincare is available at Naturisimo.

Pai Skincare rivals the mega-brands

We got some amazing news from Pai Skincare this week. Ireland’s Sunday Independent LIFE magazine named Pai the ‘Best Light Option’ for winter skin care. The Panel tried and tested several products and said this about Pai Chamomile & Rosehip Sensitive Skin Cream (£22):

“The seven kinds of oils and the other skin-nourishing ingredients – almost all of them are organic plant extracts – immediately create a lovely layer of moisture. Instantly soothing and cool on the skin, this is a real find. It’s hard to find really moisturising creams that aren’t just for very dry skins, so this is a marvel. I’m not sure how it’s so light and yet so luxurious, but it is.”

The amazing fact is that Pai products are featured alongside the likes of Clarins, Decleor and Elemis, which proves that truly organic products can rival the big mainstream brands in terms of performance. Moreover they are better for you!

Pai Skincare range is available at naturisimo.com.

Pai Macadamia Rose Cream Reviews

Review of Pai Macadamia and Rose Dry Skin Cream

by Kelly B.

Packaging: I tried the sample jar of the Pai Macadamia and Rose Dry Skin Cream which is a clear glass screw top jar with white plastic lid. However the 30ml full size is a clear glass pump action bottle which would be more hygienic for more lengthy use. The Pai lettering is black and simple yet classy. The ‘P’ of the word Pai extends into a leaf like shape which appears to appropriately depict the natural ingredients always used by the brand.

Application: The texture of the Pai Macadamia and Rose Cream for dry skin is quite buttery and greasy. A little goes a long way as it seems to melt into your skin as butter would. I found the formulation uncomfortable on my skin as it was just too greasy for my taste. This texture must be due to the high content of macadamia nut oil. I found it too rich as a day cream so I used it as a night cream only. The sample pot gave me 7 uses for my face and neck, more than ample for you to decide if you like it enough to purchase the full size.The Pai Macadamia and Rose Dry Skin Cream's fatty texture seemed to create a film over my skin rather than ever being properly absorbed. My skin appeared to find it hard to breathe through the cream and after the third or fourth application it caused me to break out in a few spots. On the plus side, this organic face cream is gentle enough to use on the delicate eye area. It does not create any puffiness which rich creams used on the eye area often can. The scent of the Pai Macadamia and Rose Dry Skin Cream is extremely gentle, almost no scent, but very faint undertones of rose can be detected. I like the fact that the Pai organic cream is white so it will not stain the neckline of clothing.

Ingredients: The mainly organic ingredients of the Pai Macadamia and Rose Dry Skin Cream seem to be an impressive list of known skin hydrators and nourishers, such as; macadamia nut oil, apricot kernal oil, borage oil, shea butter, vitamin e, vitamin a, and manuka oil. Many of these ingredients are also tremendously anti-aging as is the added rose water, rose geranium and frankinscense. Plus importantly, no toxic preservatives.

Results: The Pai Macadamia and Rose Dry Skin Cream is certainly nourishing and my skin was noticeably softer and silkier whilst I was using it. It seemed to reduce some fine dehydration lines and took away a little redness. However I found it far too oily and it appeared to create a water tight barrier that my skin couldn't easily breathe through. I feel there are so many superior natural creams for dry skin such as Logona face creams, and particularly the Comvita Huni range which is fantastically hydrating and gives the skin a real glow.

Pros- A little goes a long way

- Suitable for delicate eye area

- Reduces dehydration lines

- Reduces redness

- Softening and nourishing

- Gentle scent

- White cream (no clothes staining).

Cons- Too greasy

- Difficult for skin to breathe through

- Too oily for daytime use

- Can cause break outs

Pai Macadamia and Rose Dry Skin Cream (£22.00) and Pai Organic Skincare are available at Naturisimo.com

Pai Organic Cleanser Reviews

Review of Pai Camellia & Rose Cleanser
by Sally S.
Packaging The Pai Camellia & Rose Cleanser is in a bottle with a pump action top, what a great feature! I firmly believe that the less you dip your fingers in a pot of cream the better. Dipping simply adds bacteria and the product goes off more quickly. The bottle comes inside a cardboard box, the font and packaging in general are classic, no fuss and clean in appearance.

Application The Pai Camellia & Rose cleanser has a soft light textured cream. This Pai product felt gentle and light as I massaged it into my face and neck, it quickly dissolved my make up and did not sting my eyes as I cautiously decided to test their claims that it is suitable for removing eye make up. The fragrance is light, a little rosy and geranium smelling, pleasant and very subtle. I removed Pai cleanser from around my eyes with damp cotton pads and it removed my entire eye make up, for my face and neck I used a muslin cloth which was perfect for gently exfoliating too.

Ingredients The ingredients list is refreshingly simple and nutritious. The camellia oil is said to be packed full of omega 3 and vitamins A, B, C & E and sweet almond oils nourish the skin whilst the rose water soothes. There appear to be no dubious ingredients sneaked in which could be due to it having the soil association stamp of approval.

Results I used the Pai cleanser for several days and found it kept my normal (ish) skin balanced and even. My skin felt soft not taught after using and completely fresh and clean.

Pros: It softened my skin whilst it cleansed.
Wonderful for sensitive skins, so gentle yet thorough.
I love the pump design to prevent waste and contamination.
The 125ml bottle should last 8-12 weeks- fantastic value for money!

Cons: The smell is so subtle it’s a little boring to use.

The Pai Camellia & Rose Cleanser (£20.00) and Pai Organic are available from Naturisimo.com

Pai Chamomile and Rosehip Cream Reviews

Review of Pai Chamomile and Rosehip Face Cream for sensitive skin.

by Caroline S.

Packaging Pai Chamomile and Rosehip Face Cream is supplied for use in a glass pump-action dispenser bottle, which prevents contamination of the cream with fingers and helps to ensure freshness. The packaging is clear and enables you to see how much product is left at all times. Definitely something you would be happy to have on display in the bathroom.

Application The Pai organic cream initially appeared to be quite thick, of an almost custard-like consistency. However, upon application, you realise that, yes, it is thick, but thick in the same way as whipped cream - dense but very light and silky. It absorbs almost instantaneously into the skin, which I have to admit, surprised me given that its consistency. This Pai cream feels thick but is not greasy in the least. It does not sit on the skin and it does not clog. In fact, I actually found that it absorbed so quickly that I was using more of it than I had expected to, in order to adequately cover my whole face. Once the cream has sunk into the skin, it leaves a very matte finish and "dry" surface, so it is perfect for applying underneath make up. It is also great for people who don't like the feel of a "heavy" cream - as it certainly does feel as though you are bare-faced, it is so light. The smell of this Pai face cream is rather strong upon application and it lasts for a considerable amount of time. If you like the smell of chamomile then you will like this - but if strong herbal smells are not your cup of tea then you might find this a little difficult to adjust to.
I could definitely also smell the rose geranium oil in the cream, however the lavender and neroli oils were overpowered by the chamomile, which was a shame as neroil is probably my favourite essential oil and helps to lift your mood.

Ingredients Certified organic, cruelty free and suitable for vegans.Chamomile, vitamin e and manuka oil are known for their soothing and calming properties. Rosehip, vitamin e and manuka oil are renowned for their ability to heal the skin. Neroli, rosemary and lavender are used to balance the skin and prevent outbreaks of spots/rashes and help to prevent blockages in the pores.

Results For the past few weeks I have been using medicated eye drops, which have caused me to have raised sore, red areas on the skin around the outer corners of my eyes. I tried the Pai organic cream morning and night and was surprised to find that there WAS a noticeable difference after only a couple of days. There was a significant reduction in redness and also skin sensitivity. My skin overall is slightly sensitive but this organic cream was soothing and moisturising and didn't irritate in the least. After using it twice a day for two weeks, I can honestly say that it does moisturise and soften the skin with obvious results. I found it easy to apply and it left me with soft, smooth skin. It wasn't too heavy to use sparingly around the eye area either - which is a brilliant way to save money if you don't want to spend on a separate eye cream. I am impressed with the price of the Pai Chamomile and Rosehip cream as, even though I feel like I am using a large amount per application, I don't actually appear to have used as much as I thought and there is still plenty of product left. This compares very favourably to more high-priced moisturisers I have used and I am definitely going to explore the rest of the Pai skincare range. I am prone to very dry areas around the chin and cheeks (especially in Winter), so I am going to try the Pai Macadamia and Rose cream specifically for dry skin. I feel that the Chamomile and Rose might not quite meet the needs of skin that is especially dry - although it definitely WILL soothe and help to heal dry areas that are also sore. I will certainly continue to use the Pai Chamomile & Rosehip cream for the foreseeable future and mix it with others from the range as the needs of my skin alter.

Pros Fantastic texture, rich and creamy but light
Absorbs quickly with no need for rubbing
Brilliant for wearing under make up
Very soothing on delicate/sore areas
Helps to reduce visible redness of sore areas
Great price for a really high quality product
Cons Strong herbal smell which doesn't wear off quickly - may not appeal to everyone
May not be moisturising enough for very dry skin types

Pai Chamomile and Rosehip Face Cream (£22) and Pai Organic Skincare are available from Naturisimo.com.